Officially called the nutmeg mannikin by the California Bird Records Committee when added to the official state bird list in 2013, it is also known as the spice finch ... in a nest in Cocoa ...

Nutmeg is among the top spice players as we head into the colder months. It can be used for myriad recipes, and helps usher in that festive fall feeling. Thomason says she loves using nutmeg in ...

The nutmeg mannikin flicks its wings and sways its tail constantly. It is usually seen in small flocks. This species is also known as the spice finch ... may lay eggs in a nest.

Our cookbook of the week is The Nutmeg ... tales of spice hunting. Merchants would describe the “fearsome” cinnamalogus bird, she says: a mythical creature who built its nest of cinnamon ...

Ah, nutmeg! Whether it's sprinkled on eggnog, baked into spice cake or blended into a latte, this pungent spice can evoke memories of holidays past. But a lot of blood has been shed over this ...

Forget turkey. The flavor I most associate with Thanksgiving, and the holiday season in general, is nutmeg. I like the sound of the word. I like the spice's warm, woody scent. I like the way it ...